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ABBA - The Music
With the success of Mamma Mia the movie and the musical, music from your favorite 70s Swedish pop stars is back and bigger than ever! ABBA the Music, is a remarkable recreation of the group that brought you "Dancing Queen",ť "Fernando", "Waterloo" and more. Join Sweden's best ABBA revival band as ABBA-mania returns to AMT on January 9.
Come a Little Bit Closer,” coaxes premier rock & roll revival band, Jay and the Americans. They burst on the scene in the early ‘60s with their clean-cut looks, melodic harmony and wide appeal, and are still creating excitement wherever they appear today!
Kenny Vance, founding member of Jay and The Americans, now heads up the sweet sounds of doo-wop masters The Planotones. “Looking for an Echo,” their signature song is also a major motion picture about an oldies group trying to make a comeback.
Rev up your engine and be the “Leader of the Pack” when the greatest girl group of the ‘60s, the Shangri-Las’ roll into town to perform. With three great artists on stage, this is one triple-bill you won’t forget!
Ticket Price: $40
Billy Ray Cyrus
A lot has changed for AMT favorite Billy Ray Cyrus since he last appeared here in 2005. Billy Ray has gone from being most known for his “Achy Breaky Heart,” to being now known to millions of new fans simply as “Miley’s Dad.” He is also one of the stars of the Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Join us for an evening of country music fun as Billy Ray and his smokin’ hot band make a rare Central PA appearance.
Who is the only artist to have a song become #1 on the charts twice? None other than South Philly High’s own Ernest Evans. Who, you may ask? You know him better as Chubby Checker and the song was “The Twist.” Chubby pioneered the dance song craze with other hits like “The Fly,” “The Pony,” “The Limbo Rock,” and “Let’s Twist Again.” Join him in twistin’ the night away at AMT on January 17!
When DeWayne Jessie took the role of Otis Day, lead singer of the fictional Otis Day and the Knights, in the movie Animal House, he not only played Otis—he became Otis! Since then, the fictitious group took to the road, touring and performing party hits like “Louie, Louie,” “Shamalama Ding Dong,” and of course, their infamous toga party rendition of “Shout.” Come join in a night of great dancin’ and rockin’ at AMT!
Ticket Price: $55
Steve Winwood
Rock legend Steve Winwood is touring in support of his new album Nine Lives. Fusing rock, soul, blues and world music, his career spans decades and includes membership in some of music's most legendary groups: Traffic, Blind Faith, and The Spencer Davis Group. As the leader of his own acclaimed band, he produced the multi-platinum smash albums Roll With It and Back in the High Life. Join us for a career retrospective performace from a true legend!
“Elvis has left the building…,” or has he? AMT favorites Scot Bruce and Mike Albert perform as the young and old Elvis, respectively, to consistently sold out audiences, and are widely considered the premier Elvis impersonators of our time. Scot Bruce’s Elvis act is revered all over the world—places like Japan, Brazil and China. Mike Albert has been featured on Oprah Winfrey and Inside Edition, and often appears with Elvis’ original group, the Jordanaires. Long live the King!
It’s no secret the King loved Gospel music. In fact, the three wins of Elvis’ 14 Grammy nominations were for gospel recordings— including the album How Great Thou Art (1967). In his own special way, the one and only Mike Albert reveals Elvis’ Gospel side. His renditions of these sacred songs are so realistic, you’ll think Elvis himself has returned!
Ticket Price: $20
Jewel
Singer-songwriter Jewel made her pop music debut with the album Pieces of You and the hit songs "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Foolish Games." She's been described by the Times of London as "the most sparkling female singer-songwriter since Joni Mitchell, " and has sold over 25 million albums worldwide. With a recent stint as host of TV's Nashville Star, she continues to branch out in new creative directions. Join us for an intimate acoustic evening on the AMT stage that you won't soon forget!
Opening the show is up and coming singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, who blends both folk and rock music with a terrific 12-string guitar. Nathanson’s hits include “Come on Get Higher” and “Car Crash.”
Kenny Rogers, The Gambler himself, continues to wow his legions of fans all over the world. As one of country music’s biggest crossover successes, there was a time you couldn’t pass a radio that wasn’t playing one of his numerous hits—42 in all, including: “Lady,” “Through the Years,” “You Decorated my Life,” “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” and “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” Kenny has recently appeared on Nashville Star, and his monster hit with Dolly Parton, “Islands in the Stream,” was named the Country’s Greatest Duet by CMT.
Ticket Price: $75
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singers to emerge during the 1980s. Though initially labeled as a country singer, he unique style combines rock, R&B, country, folk, big band, swing and traditional pop sounds to produce an eclectic, multi-layered sound. Hit singles include “Farther Down the Line,” “Cowboy Man,” “God Will,” and “Why I Don't Know.” Singer-songwriter John Hiatt has written folk, pop and blues songs for Three Dog Night, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, and Conway Twitty. Hiatt’s albums include Bring Up the Family, Slow Turning and Stolen Moments.
This special acoustic evening of singing’ and storytellin’ by two of America’s most celebrated musical journeymen is not to be missed!
This stunning recreation—including video, lighting, a 6 piece band, and giant flying pig!—of the phenomenon that was Pink Floyd will explode onto the AMT stage for the first time ever. The Pink Floyd Experience will perform your favorite Floyd hits, including “Comfortably Numb” “Time,” “Money,” and “Wish You Were Here.” The pink pig flies again over the Dark Side of the Moon… only at AMT!
Step back into a night of boogie-woogie harmonies with the Puppini Sisters, a vocal trio from London, whose specialty is 1940’s style close harmony, a’capella vocals in the tradition of the Andrews’ or McGuire Sisters. They create an updated version of the beloved harmony vocals of the 30s, 40s and 50s. The Puppini Sisters are: Marcella Puppini, Stephanie O’Brien and Kate Mullins. This is one night of classic tunes you’ll have to hear to believe!
Ticket Price: $25
The Neville Brothers with Dr.John
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler! The Neville Brothers, the Funky First Family of New Orleans, headline an evening of Creole rock n' roll at AMT! Be sure to catch Aaron, Cyril, Art, Charles and the band as they bring their decade's long career and unique swampy-funky soulful sounds to Central PA. Be sure to catch these American originals in a rare Central PA appearance!
Dr. John, a.k.a. "the Night Tripper" is a true American original! His music intrinsically represents his beloved native New Orleans. Like a spicy gumbo, the good doctor will create a mixture of many ingredients live on stage: part New Orleans funk, infused with a little rock n' roll, a pinch of traditional blues and R&B, with a dash of Mardi Gras craziness! Dr. John is a unique artist who has come up with his own signature sound and is sure to play a show that's not to be missed.
Ticket Price: $67
CATS
CLIPPER MAGAZINE Presents: Broadway in Lancaster!
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the Memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of T.S. Eliot poems in an airport bookshop, has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song, "Memory.”
Ticket Price: $55
Toad the Wet Sprocket with Special Guest Jeffrey Gaines
One of the foremost alternative rock bands of the '90s, Toad the Wet Sprocket takes its unusual name from a Monty Python sketch. Their unique, melodic, rock n’ roll sound inspired several chart-toppers throughout the decade, including: “Walk on the Ocean,” “Good Intentions,” “All I Want,” “Something’s Always Wrong” and ”Fall Down.” Recently, lead singer Glenn Phillips and the original band have reunited and toured for delighted crowds all over the US. Don’t miss this rare Central PA appearance!
The Boston Globe declared that Harrisburg native Jeffrey Gaines’ “soulful, wounded vocals make a case for his being one of pop’s finest singers…an artist who deserves far more attention than some of his more hyped, yet less talented peers.” His style has been influenced by New Wave and British Rock artists like The Who, The Kinks and The Jam, as well as his parents’ Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin records. His songs include: “Hero In Me,” and his cover of Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes.” Join us for an evening of music from two of rock’s most talented artists, live on stage at AMT!
Ticket Price: $42
Man in Black
Johnny Cash’s music has spanned five decades and crossed-over many musical genres. Just prior to his death, Johnny was discovered by a whole new audience, as a result of exposure on MTV and VH1. The Man in Black is an outstanding tribute to this legendary icon of modern American pop culture. Shawn Barker not only bears a striking resemblance to Johnny Cash, but delivers a pure and vintage portrayal of The Man and his Music.
Eddie Money—the Money Man— makes his AMT debut, bringing his rockin’ road show to Central PA for the first time ever. Years ago, the former NYC policeman went off to follow his rock ‘n’ roll dream, and boy are we ever glad he did! He quickly went on to become one of rock’s quintessential icons with hits like: “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” and “Baby Hold on to Me.” His latest release is a duet with Vince Gill entitled “Gimme Some Water.”
John Waite’s career spans well over three decades in several incarnations—The Babys (“Isn’t it Time?”), supergroup Bad English (“When I See You Smile”), and solo (“Missing You”)— and was a favorite in MTV’s rotation in its early days. A child of Lancaster, England, John brings his romantic tones to Lancaster, PA.
Take a stroll back to a simpler time, when it was all about the harmony! Join us for an all-star line up of your favorites, guaranteed to conjure memories of the Doo Wop era, including: The Marcels, Frankie Ford, Larry Chance & the Earls, The Elegants, The Toys, The Demensions, The Knockouts, and Bill Haley's Comets.
Ticket Price: $45
STOMP
CLIPPER MAGAZINE Presents: Broadway in Lancaster!
Who knew that ordinary household items could ever sound so good? The originators of STOMP, a group of street performers, created a pulsating rhythm using everyday objects in non-traditional ways. There's no speech, no dialogue, not even a plot. Just a lot of high-energy performances guaranteed to have you out of your seat and wanting to join in. Be sure to buy tickets early to this Central PA favorite!
Folkies unite! One night only— four legendary performers appearing on one Folk-filled bill! Come and hear folk music the way it was meant to be by some of the originators of the genre: The New Christy Minstrels (“This Land is Your Land”), The Brothers Four (“500 Miles,” “Across the Sea”), Livingston Taylor (“I Will be in Love with You”), and the Chad Mitchell Trio (“Four Strong Winds”).
The globe-trotting Flat Stanley will slow down just long enough to stop and visit all his friends in Cental PA. Based on a popular children’s book, Flat Stanley Lambchop makes the most of his flattened condition to educate children on the value of journal keeping and ways for kids to learn about other parts of the world. This family-friendly and educational show is sure to be a fun time for all!
Since he first arrived in the USA, comedian Yakov Smirnoff has built a career on his perpetually awe-struck Russian immigrant persona. The fall of Communism has not slowed him down one bit. Smirnoff will tear himself away from his own theater in Branson just long enough to bring some family-friendly laughs to Lancaster. “What a country!”
Ticket Price: $45
The Oak Ridge Boys
Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits. Throughout their career, the Oak Ridge Boys have received ten gold records, three platinum records, one double platinum record and one double platinum single. Some of their hits include: “Elvira,” “Dream On,” “Bobby Sue,” “Fancy Free,” “American Made” and “Thank God for Kids.” Oak Ridge Boy and Philadelphia-native Joe Bonsall is the author of the book and song, GI Joe and Lillie, the touching story of his parents. Don’t miss the return of these AMT favorites!
Ticket Price: $41
Connie Francis
“Who’s Sorry Now?”—not America’s Sweetheart of Song, Connie Francis! Since her signature hit in 1958, and after 50 years in the entertainment industry, number one selling female recording artist Connie Francis continues to delight audiences everywhere she appears. After one sold out performance in California last year, the San Francisco Chronicle declared, “…the crowd loves Connie Francis…they don’t make pop stars like her anymore.” How true!
Ticket Price: $53
American Idol Pop Tour
The talent show that changed how America finds its next “superstar” is taking some of its best and brightest contestants out on the road! Relive the excitement of past competitions and have the opportunity to see and hear some of your favorite finalists live… among those scheduled to appear: heart-throb Constantine Maroulis and vocalist-extraordinaire David Hernandez. More Idols will be added to the bill, so don’t miss this night of fantastic pop music— Idol-Style @ AMT!
Ticket Price: $40
Eric Burdon & The Animals and Spencer Davis Group
“There is a house in New Orleans”…. Who could forget that growling lyric from lead singer Eric Burdon, one of the seminal figures of the 1960s British Invasion! During his tenure with The Animals, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame member and legendary singer Eric Burdon has charted 25 Top 40 hits including classics like: “House of the Rising Sun,” “We’ve Gotta Get out of This Place, “ “Spill the Wine, ” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, “ and more.
Sharing the bill at AMT will be The Spencer Davis Group. Formed in 1963, The Spencer Davis Group was the epitome of blue-eyed soul, doing their part to bring British Rock and Roll to the rest of the world. Who can forget that blazing Hammond organ on their mega hits: “Gimme Some Lovin “ and “I’m a Man.“ Other hits included "Somebody Help Me," and "Keep on Runnin'." Early on, Spencer Davis Group toured with the likes of contemporaries The Who and The Rolling Stones. Don’t miss out on this evening of great classic rock n’ roll!
Ticket Price: $55
Jungle Jack Hanna
Former Executive Director of the Columbus Zoo, Jack Hanna brings his family-friendly animal show on the road. Through his nationally syndicated television show Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, and hundreds of appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America and Larry King Live, animal expert Jack Hanna has become a household name. Jungle Jack’s live show features many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Audiences give Jack rave reviews – everyone from the youngest child to the oldest adult is entertained and inspired.
Ticket Price: $29
An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Following enormously successful solo tours, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy-nominated program Whose Line Is It Anyway?, have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun. Don’t sit too close to the stage, or you might just become part of the zany action!
Ticket Price: $53
George Jones
Country legend George Jones continues to make his brand of county music, which has produced hits in every decade of the second half of the 20th century. In fact, Jones has had more charted singles than any other artist in any format of popular music. One of the greatest honky tonk singers of all time, his songs include: “White Lightning,” “Tender Years” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Vintage Country never sounded so good! Don’t miss a return performance from an AMT favorite!
Ticket Price: $65
Movin' Out
CLIPPER MAGAZINE Presents: Broadway in Lancaster!
5-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the spectacular new musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!" The New York Times calls MOVIN' OUT "a shimmering portrait of an American generation. These tornado driven dancers and rock musicians propel the audience into delirious ovations." MOVIN' OUT brings 24 Billy Joel classics to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical.
Ticket Price: $55
REO Speedwagon
NEW DATE, JUST CHANGED: April 3rd, 2009 @ 8pm.
Break out your acid-washed jeans and get ready to rock n’ roll as AMT welcomes classic arena-rockers REO Speedwagon to Central PA! Kevin Cronin and the band will bring their rock anthems like “Time for Me to Fly,” “Keep On Lovin’ You,” ” I Can’t Fight this Feeling Anymore,” and “Roll with the Changes” to the AMT stage. This is a show that’s sure to have you singing along to all the great hits!
Ticket Price: $63
Clint Black
Clint Black attracts fans of both traditional country singer/songwriters, as well as those with more contemporary country tastes. One of the most popular country artists to emerge out of the 1990s, Clint Black continues to be a crowd pleaser with his traditional country roots and popular appeal. His first single. “A Better Man,” shot to the top of the charts, making him the first new male country artist to debut at number one in 15 years. Black has toured and duetted with Wynonna ("A Bad Goodbye"), and has performed in the Grand Ole Opry. Throughout the '90s, Black racked up more No. 1 hits, including "When My Ship Comes In," "A Good Run of Bad Luck," "Summer's Comin'," "Like the Rain," "Nothin' but the Taillights," "The Shoes You're Wearing" and a duet with wife Lisa Hartman, "When I Said I Do." This is a rare Central PA appearance that you won’t want to miss!
Ticket Price: $65
The Doobie Brothers
”You don’t know me ‘cause I’m your brother…” Doobie Brother, that is! Move outta the way ‘cause there’s a “Long Train Runnin’” heading straight for Lancaster, as none other than classic rock supergroup The Doobie Brothers make their long-anticipated debut on the AMT stage. An American staple of rock ‘n roll for over 30 years, among their monster hits are: ”Listen to the Music,” “Black Water,” “China Grove, ” “Jesus is Just Alright,” and “ Takin’ it to the Streets.” Join us for the ultimate classic rock event as these musical legends take the stage at AMT!
Ticket Price: $70
Peter, Paul, and Mary
Folk legends Peter, Paul and Mary return to AMT this spring. Considered the most popular folk group of the 1960’s, this infamous trio has proved to be among the most durable music acts in history. Maybe not so surprising, since Peter, Paul and Mary’s roots run deeper than almost any other folk group in history. During their first ten years, they recorded about one album a year and many of the songs are classics – “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “If I Had A Hammer,” “Puff, The Magic Dragon,” “Lemon Tree,” “Where Have All The Flowers Gone,” “Stewball,” “500 Miles,” “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” and “This Land Is Your Land.” During the 1960’s the times were-a changin’ . . . but over the last 40 years, Peter, Paul & Mary’s commitment to the struggles for social justice have not. That commitment is as strong today as ever.
